“Clarifying expectations sometimes takes a great deal of courage. It seems easier to act as though differences don’t exist and to hope things will work out than it is to face the differences and work together to arrive at a mutually agreeable set of expectations.” – Stephen R. Covey
When Lists Don’t Work
June 22, 2012Generally speaking, a list is a good thing because… When you write a list, it helps you focus. When you follow a list, it keeps you on track and moving toward list completion. And when you cross off list items, you feel productive. And yet, despite proven results and positive qualities, lists don’t always work …
Organizational Top Fives – Clearing Your Closet
June 19, 2012Closets make such tempting clutter traps. With the door closed, your friends and family aren’t exposed to the mess – at least, until they go to hang up their coat or search for something. Here are five solutions to help cut closet clutter: 1. Make the Trip- Don’t use the closet as a dumping ground …
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Get More Out of Your Travel
June 18, 2012With the right preparation, your travel time can be easier to enjoy. You can breeze through airport security by wearing shoes that are easy to remove and put on. Keep your laptop where it’s easy to access so you can get it out and replace it quickly. (The right travel bag can make that easier.) …
GO Quote: June 18
June 18, 2012“There are countless ways to achieving greatness, but any road to achieving one’s maximum potential must be built on a bedrock of respect for the individual, a commitment to excellence, and a rejection of mediocrity.” – Buck Rodgers
4 Tips for Easier Emailing
June 15, 2012A few simple strategies will make processing your email a snap! By Joshua Zerkel Do you feel like email has taken over your life? Well, you’re not alone. In a study by Information Week, over 75% of the people surveyed said that email is essential to their lives—and an additional 15% say they’d rather lose their …
The Biggest Sale of the Year is Back!
June 14, 2012You may have noticed that The Biggest Sale of the Year is back which means big savings for you to enjoy. While supplies last, you can save 50% or more on a great selection of items- you heard me right 50% or more! Here are a few of the items on sale now. Errand.pad Grocery …
GO Quote: June 13
June 13, 2012“Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.” –Edmund Burke
Creating a Family Organization Center
June 12, 2012Have you ever wished you had a place in your home where you could keep your whole family organized—a central hub from which everything emanated—an air traffic control center of sorts? We call them family organization centers and they’re all the rage on Pinterest these days. We’ve pinned a few ourselves. Believe it or not, they’re not that difficult …
Organizing Your Small Spaces
June 11, 2012Keeping small spaces orderly can be a real challenge. The trick is to decide what must be there and establish places for each thing. Creating zones for each item or category makes the space feel much larger. If your recipe books and organizers are always in the same place with bookends to keep them from …
GO Quote: June 11
June 11, 2012“If circumstances had the power to bless or harm, they would bless and harm all men alike, but the fact that the same circumstances will be alike good and bad to different souls proves that the good or bad is not in the circumstance, but only in the mind of him that encounters it.” –James …
Organizing a Staycation
June 8, 2012By Naomi Cook With today’s gas prices and flight costs rising, taking a simple summer vacation has gotten to be a lot more expensive. Add in paying for meals and entertainment and say goodbye to even more of your hard earned money. Oy vey…what a headache! Why not forgo all that stress, save some money, and …
Organizing the Manly Spaces
June 5, 2012This one goes out to all the men. We’ve got a lot on our plates – work, school, family, hobbies – and let’s face it, sometimes we don’t take time to organize as well as we could. So this Father’s Day, here are a few tips for male-centered organizing: Garage – Stack It Right No …
Selecting a Father’s Day Gift
June 4, 2012When it comes to selecting a Father’s Day gift, one of the first tests is whether the gift is practical. That’s why the necktie has such staying power – for generations, everyone knew that Dad needed a necktie to wear to the office. Now, of course, workplaces have moved beyond the necktie, and it’s time …
GO Quote: June 4
June 4, 2012“Don’t be discouraged by a failure. It can be a positive experience. Failure is, in a sense, the highway to success, inasmuch as every discovery of what is false leads us to seek earnestly after what is true, and every fresh experience points out some form of error which we shall afterwards carefully avoid.” -John …
Leaving For Vacation? What About The House?
May 31, 2012Summer break is a great time for families. It’s a time when schedules open up, albeit with effort. The kids have fewer obligations and you can finally get out and do something together. But what about the house? Here are some suggestions to ensure your property is safe while you’re gone. Get Help From Your …
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Alternate Food Packaging
May 30, 2012Buying food in bulk can lead to some great deals. But then you have a different challenge: do you put the huge box of Lucky Charms on your desk, or just take one floppy plastic bag at a time? Luckily, just because your food comes in a box, it doesn’t mean it has to stay …
GO Quote: May 30
May 30, 2012“The secret of joy in work is contained in one word- excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.” – Pearl S. Buck
FC Basics Collection
May 29, 2012Designed for users who combine paper and electronic planning, this lightweight ballistic nylon binder is a practical fit. With a pouch for your phone, you can have the best of both worlds.
Lunch Break Ideas
May 28, 2012If you feel like your work tasks are swirling around inside your skull, there’s a simple solution – take an actual lunch break. Get up from your desk, grab your lunch, and take it outside to eat in the sunshine. Taking the time away from the electronic stimulation of your computer can give your brain …
